Canyon View Middle School student critically injured after being hit while walking on I-15 in Cedar City
Apr 4, 2025, 1:05 PM
Scene in Cedar City on Interstate 15 where a woman was hit while walking on the interstate on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Jessica Haueter)
(Jessica Haueter)
CEDAR CITY — A Canyon View Middle School student was in critical condition after authorities believe she was hit by two vehicles while walking on Interstate 15 in Cedar City.
Lt. Cam Roden with Utah Highway Patrol said the accident happened at 8:38 a.m. Friday near exit 59.
On Friday afternoon, Shauna Lund, communications director and foundation coordinator for the Iron County School District, confirmed the girl was a student at Canyon View Middle School. The student’s identity was not released at the time of publication.
The freeway was closed traveling northbound in the area for approximately two hours. It reopened at approximately 11 a.m.
A helicopter was seen landing on the freeway, and Roden said the girl had been airlifted to a hospital. Utah Highway Patrol was launching an investigation into the accident.
“Our heart goes out to the family, staff and students affected by this tragic accident,” Lund said in a statement.
A support team will be present at Canyon View Middle School and Canyon View High School on Monday, Lund said. Counselors and therapists would be available for students and staff members if needed throughout Friday and the upcoming week.
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